Footloose in France
Adventures of the Barefoot blogger
Welcome! I’m Deborah, an American expat who has called the charming town of Uzès, France, home for nearly a decade. Through this website, I invite you to join me on an exciting journey as I share my experiences and insights from this beautiful corner of the world.
A Most Unusual Place for a French Vineyard
Wines from the Camargue Region of France
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On Van Gogh’s Trail
Now that I’ve seen the movie “Loving Van Gogh“- French no less, with no subtitles, I -remember my first visit to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. I started my quest for Van Gogh’s...
Oh La La! San Quentin la Poterie, France
Visiting the pottery village of San Quentin la Poterie France
Fast Train to Nice. Time and Space Travel
Fast Train to Nice I’ve just returned on a TGV train to Avignon after spending 24 hours in Nice. The train ride along the Côte d’Azur out of Nice...
Learning French: Pétanque, Pastis et Passé Composé
If I had known that learning French is fun, I would have gone to IS-AIX long ago. Perhaps it’s fun now because I’m in one of the most beautiful...
French Etiquette: Say It With Flowers
Nancy McGee knows the answers when it comes to French etiquette. She can tell us the French way, from the proper way to cut cheese to eating oysters. Nancy is...
Behind French Garden Walls: A Bit of Silk Mill History
When driving down the backroads of France near Uzés, it’s a common sight to ride alongside tall stone walls. You know these beautifully laid stones must conceal something amazing....
In Training for Nepal
Before I ever dreamed of living in France, I had this wild idea about visiting Nepal and Kathmandu
The Cevennes: Saint Jean du Gard
Saint Jean du Gard I’ve never visited the Cevennes other than in Autumn, but it’s definitely the time and the
Solo Travel Tips and Wisdom
Solo travel is the passion that started it all, and it’s still my favorite way to see the world. Here
3 Days in the Loire Valley: Amboise
Chateaus and vineyards of the Loire Valley: Ambroise